Opponents line up at the state capitol against two measures they claim are designed to ‘scare’ those who peacefully protest against oil and gas pipelines. The Director of Oklahoma Bold, Mekasi Camp-Horinek, says a new climate in Washington emboldens those who propose what he calls these type of unconstitutional laws.
The bills, if passed, would greatly increase trespass fines and jail time for protesting on what is termed ‘critical infrastructure’ land. Opponents say they are really aimed at discouraging free speech and civil resistance.